What was your starting length for growing your hair? (twa, chin, shoulders, etc.)
I guess I consider waistlength to be my starting point and everything shorter than that is a 'style'. I was not allowed to have 'real' haircuts as a child, just trims of an inch or two to maintain thick, even ends, so it was always waistlength back then, give or take an inch.
I had my first 'real' haircut without my permission when I was about 14. That was my first encounter with a scissor happy stylist. That cut was a few inches below the shoulders, and I grew to like it, so I began alternating between letting it grow back and getting haircuts from then on. My shortest cut was right above the shoulders when I was in college.
How long did it take you to achieve waist length hair from that starting point?
When I get it cut, I always intend to let it grow back, so I never maintain the length by going to salons frequently for serious trims. I used to be in the habit of getting it cut to mid back around May and it would be back close to waistlength by the start of the year (Jan). I've never kept track specifically, so I'm just going by photographs at holidays, parties, etc.
Are you relaxed, texturized, or natural?
As a child I was natural and pressed for special occasions only.
After that, as an adolescent and through my college years, I was relaxed by hairdressers. They usually combed the relaxer through to the ends each time because I didn't know to tell them not to do that.
Now, I am texturized and have been doing it myself with a relaxer for the past ten years or so. I leave the relaxer on for a short amount of time and do not comb it through -- just smooth it with my hands a couple of times.
What was you regime as you grew your hair out?
I've done just about everything over the years -- blow-drying once a week and using curling irons almost everyday as a teen. That was terrible because it eventually caused split ends. I rollerset and dried under a hooded dryer once a week when I was in college. Up until a few months ago, I was air-drying and using a flat iron once a week.
Now I air-dry, apply a little oil to it, put it up and cover with a scarf overnight. It comes out as smooth and straight as it did with the flat iron. I wish I'd known that sooner.
What products did you use?
Not sure what my Mom used when I was a kid but she didn't know anything about conditioners, leave-ins, etc. I think she used those green or blue petroleum-based greases on my hair.
I've used so many things over the years on my own that I can't recall. But now, I am using Motions shampoo and Garnier Fructis conditioner and mask. I've been experimenting with NTM mask but am not sure if I like it.
When my hair is about 75% dry, I spray some Nature's Shine by Organic Root Stimulator on it. It is a light, coconut oil based product. I used to use pure almond oil but have found that I like this better. I just have to be careful not to use too much of it because my hair will feel greasy.
What styles did you wear?
I've worn many different styles over the years, but I mainly wear it down and straight or wavy in the cold months, and sometimes wavy/curly when it's warmer. I like wearing my hair out, up and everything in between. I try to be sure that whatever hair accessories I use are gentle on my hair -- nothing with damaging teeth, and use cut up hose/tights as ponytail holders.
Any other hair growing tips???
Unless you have a stylist you can Really, Really trust, do everything yourself from trims to chemicals (for those who use them). I never go for a trim at a salon unless I am prepared to lose a few inches of hair.
I WANT WAIST LENGTH HAIR NOW...but I know it takes patience...
In the meantime...Give us some TIPS!!! 
Well, I already know a lot about what did after reading that whole thread "Excuse Me, Allandra" that was started long time ago about you! 
